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Assistant Director of Culture and Engagement (Interim)

 13-month maternity cover | A standout leadership opportunity at Samaritans

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Samaritans is looking for an Assistant Director of Culture and Engagement to lead how we connect with, listen to and create inclusivity for our people (staff and volunteers) at a pivotal moment for the organisation.

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This is a 13-month maternity cover, offering a rare opportunity to step into a senior, high profile leadership role at one of the UK and Ireland’s most trusted charities. For the right person, this role will be a powerful addition to your CV, demonstrating your ability to lead culture, internal engagement, EDI and change at senior leadership level, within a complex, purpose-led organisation with people and connection at its heart.

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As Samaritans continues a period of transformation and growth, this role is integral to our journey. You will shape our internal narrative, deepen engagement, and unite our people behind a shared culture, ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion remain central throughout our ambitious change programme.

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Leading two high-performing teams as a single department (internal communications and engagement, and culture and inclusion) alongside their Heads of Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in embedding cultural change, advising on change management, strengthening two-way communication, and ensuring our people feel connected to our mission every day.

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At Samaritans, our people are our strength. This role exists to ensure every colleague and volunteer feels a sense of belonging, and that they are heard and valued, because when our people feel connected, we can better support those who need us most in our live saving mission to prevent suicide.

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A full outline of the role is available in the Job Description here.

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Contract terms

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• 13-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
• £75,000 per annum, plus benefits
• Full-time is 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working, please talk to us about what works best for you
• Hybrid working: linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office, with a blend of home working and access to offices in Ewell and London Bridge
• In-person working: collaboration matters to us. We typically work in person around once a week.

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What you’ll be doing

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• Leading Samaritans’ internal communications and people engagement strategy, building trust, clarity and alignment across the organisation
• Driving cultural change, bringing people together around shared purpose and evolving ways of working
• Leading for equity, diversity and inclusion ensuring this is embedded across all aspects of our transformation programme and furthering our EDI commitment
• Partnering closely with Executive and Senior Leadership to shape communication and change management around transformation, change programmes and organisation-wide initiatives
• Strengthening two-way communication, ensuring our people have a voice and that feedback and listening are embedded and acted upon
• Overseeing people surveys and engagement insight to track progress, inform leadership decisions and support wellbeing
• Supporting leadership visibility and connection, translating strategy into meaningful day-to-day experience

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About you

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• You are a strategic, senior leader, with a strong track record of engaging people through change
• You have significant experience working in large, complex or matrixed organisations, and delivering success
• You are motivated by purpose, people and culture, and understand how engagement and inclusion build trust, belonging and shared identity
• You are confident leading for EDI, with demonstrable experience of bringing about tangible change, overcoming challenges and creating inclusion across a broader organisation
• You are confident influencing and advising senior leaders, balancing empathy with clarity, particularly in sensitive or high impact situations
• You lead teams with care, ambition and inclusivity, creating environments where people feel empowered to do their best work.

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About Samaritans

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You’ll be joining a values-led organisation with a powerful mission: reducing suicide and supporting people when they need it most. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a genuine, life-saving impact through your leadership.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, who are currently under-represented at Samaritans.

Further information about Samaritans, including our values, structure, benefits and application process can be found in our recruitment brochure and on our careers website.

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Ready to make your mark?

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If you’re looking for a short-term senior role with long-term impact, and the chance to lead connection, engagement, inclusion and belonging at a moment that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

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How to apply

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Please complete the online application form including the questions outlined here, and submit these along with your CV, with a brief supporting statement.

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1. Please give an example of how you’ve led internal engagement and advised on change management to support an organisation through transformation. What was your approach and impact, and in what role or organisation? (300 words max)

2. Share an example of how you have led Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and created inclusive spaces within the wider organisation to bring about change? (300 words)

3. Describe how you see the role of culture in supporting a high performing organisation, and what key factors you see as critical to achieving this? (300 words)

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We kindly ask that you do not rely on AI tools to generate application or interview answers. We want to see your thinking, writing style and ideas.

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Applications close: 23:59 Sunday 15 February 2026

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Interviews:

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• Virtual Interviews: Monday 23, Tuesday 24, or Friday 27 February 2026
• Second-stage interviews in person, at our Ewell office: Wednesday 4 March
• Please note that due to staff availability, it may not be possible to offer alternative interview dates so please hold these dates if applying.

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Proposed start date: Tuesday 7 April 2026

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Job Description

In financial year 2025-26, PCR’s virtual challenges have raised over £2m so far (against a target of £1.4m) with still one more big challenge to go! We are thrilled at the impact this will have for families affected by prostate cancer, and are therefore excited to be expanding the Events & Community team again with this new role.

The Supporter Engagement Assistant will be at the frontline of our virtual challenges stewardship, supporting a rapidly growing supporter base and delivering exceptional supporter experiences. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, is highly organised and is eager to develop within a supportive and ambitious fundraising team.

While your focus will be on virtual challenges, you will also gain exposure to the wider Public Fundraising portfolio, with full training and support provided.

Key Responsibilities

Supporter Care & Engagement

• Be the first point of contact for virtual challenge fundraisers, responding to enquires on email, SMS, social channels and phone within agreed timescales.

• Manage supporter relationships and high-quality fundraiser journeys using PCR’s systems and tools, providing thoughtful stewardship that builds long term loyalty.

• Work with the team to continuously improve supporter experience using feedback and data

• Create and maintain FAQs, supporter resources and fundraising materials.

• Monitor acquisition advertisements and appropriately respond to comments.

Administration and database

• Manage stock, including sharing data with our fulfilment house, sending merchandise and replenishing materials.

• Process supporter and financial data accurately, including coding and tracking income & expenditure.

• Support database administration in line with data protection needs.

Teamwork

• Actively contribute to meetings, sharing new ideas and learnings.

• Work with the team to embed our ‘agile’ ways of working, where we all take collective responsibility for the team’s goals and work together to achieve them.

• Be flexible in busy times, getting involved with other projects and tasks across Public Fundraising team as needed.

• Attendance will be required at some weekend and evening events, for which TOIL will be given.

Skills and Competencies

Our ideal candidate would have the following:

• A willingness to get stuck in, proactive problem-solving skills and lots of initiative.

• Very good written and verbal communication skills – the ability to communicate clearly, empathetically, and professionally with a diverse range of people, particularly supporters and patients

• Very good attention to detail (e.g. with data entry tasks) and good IT skills (e.g. web applications and file systems).

• Excellent organisation skills and an ability to identify the best use of time to complete day-to-day tasks.

• Work effectively individually and as part of a team.

• A belief in PCR’s work, goals and our values: innovation, collaboration, accountability and empathy.

Desirable:

• Demonstrable or transferable experience of an administrative or support role, within an office environment.

• Experience working with a CRM system and Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).

• A good understanding or interest in events & community fundraising activities

• Ability to handle and process financial transactions.

• Knowledge of the Fundraising Code of Practice and data protection principles (including GDPR & confidentiality).

• Experience assisting with event administration or logistics.

• Experience using social media and digital communication tools (e.g. Miro/MURAL, Canva etc).

How To Apply

Please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement (maximum 600 words) outlining why you would like the role and why you think you’d be a good fit, giving examples of previous experience.

There will be a two-stage interview process. The first interview will be online w/c 16th February, and the second interview will be a more informal in-person interview at our offices in London w/c 23rd February.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Natalie Robertson, the hiring manager. Contact details available in the full job description.

For more information about our organisation and what we do, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, The Prostate Progress webpage, and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool.

PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. 

Role Purpose 

This is a new role. Stand-by-me is seeking an experienced Director to effectively lead and manage the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective continued delivery of the charity’s aims, providing strong, strategic leadership and operational management, focussing on enhancing fundraising capacity and developing a robust organisation strategy. This role will also serve as the public representative of the organisation and will report directly to the Board of Trustees.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Development:

· Conduct a rapid assessment of the charity’s current strategic plan and identify key areas for improvement.

· Lead the development of a revised or updated strategic framework, focusing on sustainability, growth, and impact.

· Work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees and Clinical staff to define clear strategic priorities and measurable outcomes.

· Provide clear and concise report to the Board on progress against strategic objectives.

· Manage and coordinate research projects and feasibility studies including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, tracking and ensuring quality assurance.

2. Income Generation and Financial Management:

· Conduct a rapid, comprehensive review of existing fundraising activities and identify opportunities for growth and diversification.

· Develop and implement a short and long-term fundraising strategy to maximise income generation.

· Monitor and report on grants and funding.

· Lead and motivate our volunteer community fundraising team providing guidance and support to achieve specified targets.

· Cultivate and strengthen relationships with major donors, trusts, foundations, patronage, and corporate partners.

· Explore and develop new fundraising streams, including regular giving, digital fundraising, innovative partnerships and legacies.

· Working with the team, develop compelling funding proposals and grant applications.

· Improve fundraising reporting and analysis to track performance and inform decision-making.

3. Operational Management:

· Provide effective line management to the team and volunteers to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

· Effectively delegate tasks to team members including promoting self organisation.

· Work with the Finance Trustee to oversee financial management, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices for budgeting.

· Manage risk and ensure the charity's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

· Represent the charity to external stakeholders, building and maintaining positive relationships.

· Ensure effective communication and engagement with staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

· Work with Safeguarding Trustee and external Supervisors on any clinical or safeguarding issues as they arise.

· Conduct annual appraisals to monitor and evaluate staff performance.

4. Board Engagement/Governance:

· Act as the primary point of contact between the Board of Trustees.

· Provide regular updates to the Board on organisational performance including operational and strategic matters.

· Ensure the organisation’s compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies to support the Board in its governance role by providing advice and information as needed.

· Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the Trustee Board, staff and volunteers.

The Communications Officer plays a significant role in the support of the delivery of AmplifyChange’s communications strategy. They are key to ensuring that AmplifyChange’s key messages and brand are effectively implemented across all of our communications channels. The Communications Officer will report to and work closely with the Communications Manager and in partnership with other teams to support content development for multiple platforms (AmplifyChange’s main website and AmplifyChange Learn, in particular), social media management, and linking and learning opportunities.

The Communications Officer will have an appetite to creatively profile and showcase the work of AmplifyChange grantee partners and support knowledge sharing opportunities. While AmplifyChange has an established set of communications channels and methodologies to share our work and the work of our grantee partners, fresh ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. The Communications Officer will be comfortable working independently and taking initiative but there will be support available from the Communications Manager and other teams where required.

AmplifyChange is a bilingual fund, working in English and French. As this role centres on effective communications across our channels to all our grantees in Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions, a professional level of written French and comfort speaking the language is essential.

This role would be well suited to someone interested in pursuing a career in communications, content development and/or social media management, who has a strong interest in sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and/or international development.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Publications and campaigns

• With the Communications Manager, develop content calendars for the year in line with costed workplan
• Support in the creative development and execution of cause day campaigns – e.g., 16 Days to end Violence against Women, International Youth Day, etc.
• Work closely with the Communications Manager to develop blogs, impact reports and other external materials
• Support the development of Grantee Stories and case studies, working with grantee partners to identify and write stories of change
• Provide editing, drafting, and reviewing support for content in line with AmplifyChange’s tone of voice and language
• Support development of Annual Report and other donor reports, where needed

Digital and social media

• Manage the daily oversight of social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, LinkedIn)
• Disseminate news and information about AmplifyChange, such as published reports and upcoming funding rounds, through social media channels and Circle (interactive grantee partner platform)
• Create and execute social media campaigns using tools like Canva, including developing and drafting content

Linking and learning

• Provide logistical support to AmplifyChange’s engagement in external events, both online and physical
• Provide support and creative input into the development of learning materials for AmplifyChange Learn, including written, visual and audio
• Work with grantee partners in the development of content for AmplifyChange Learn
• Support the assessment of learning needs for content development, including through analytics tools where useful
• Support dissemination of content through email management platform (Constant Contact)
• Update website data as needed

Support to other teams

• Work with Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to identify and collect data to support website updates, reporting, and impact report development
• Work with Learning and Events Officer to support identification and development of potential learning materials and resources for AmplifyChange Learn and Circle platform
• Support Grants Management and Pamoja teams to identify stories of change and case studies from the overall AmplifyChange grants portfolio

Please be aware that some of the SRHR material you will be required to review as part of your role may be of a distressing and sensitive nature. Relevant support is available in this regard.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential: 

• Strong copy-editing, proofing, verbal and written communications skills in English
• Demonstrable experience working with social media platforms and support tools (such as Canva) and creating content for these platforms
• Demonstrable experience with blogging, writing reports or articles aimed at communicating key messages, and/or storytelling
• Professional-level spoken and written French
• Values consistent with the mission of AmplifyChange, including pro-choice on abortion and pro-LGBTIQ rights
• Ability to work flexibly, prioritise tasks and requests from multiple diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including those based in other countries
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently

Desirable: 

• A degree in communications, marketing, or English
• Demonstrable experience with multimedia development, such as videos or podcasts
• Experience using Google Analytics or other analytics tools
• Experience working with or for civil society organisations in Africa or South Asia

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS 

This is a UK based, full time (37.5 hours/week) permanent position, reporting to the Communications Manager. AmplifyChange is based in Bath, and we operate on a hybrid working model. Requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered. We encourage applications from candidates who have experience of implementing projects or advocacy initiatives in countries that are eligible for funding from AmplifyChange. Please also be aware that the Communications Officer role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for sponsorship and we can only accept applications from those with proof of the right to work in the UK. There may be opportunity for international travel as part of this role.

SALARY AND PACKAGE 

Basic Salary range: £34,000 -36,000 per year

Holiday:   25 days per annum on full time basis plus bank holidays 

Pension:   8% employer contribution

Life insurance:   Life Assurance Scheme

Benefits:   Employee Assistance Program & Health cash plan

AmplifyChange is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All our employees are expected to share this commitment and  abide by our Code of Ethics at all times. 

Join Our Legal Office

The Legal Office is the in-house provider of legal services to the national policy-making and governance institutions of the Church of England (the National Church Institutions, "NCIs"), which are some of the largest charities in the UK (including statutory corporations and a Royal Charter corporation), the largest of which are the Archbishops' Council, a national policy and strategic decision-making body, the Church Commissioners, a substantial endowment fund with assets valued at £11.1bn (2024) which has positioned itself at the forefront of Responsible Investment and which supports the mission of the Church, and the Church of England Pensions Board which stewards a £3.4bn fund. The Legal Office also advises the General Synod, which is a legislative assembly which makes primary and secondary legislation subject to the approval of Parliament.

We are a small, inclusive team which will comprise 17 legally qualified staff, with three paralegals and two support staff. Our professional backgrounds are diverse, with members coming to us from private practice in law firms, the Bar, from government, and from regulators.

Our work is firmly values led and requires the provision of advice on diverse and intellectually stimulating points of law at the intersection of public and private law. The work is high quality, groundbreaking, engaging, and rewarding. We are a collegiate and supportive team, and we are proud of the work we do.

About the role

As a member of the Legal Office Advisory Team, you will be providing legal services to the National Institutions of the Church of England, focused on giving legal advice across a diverse and interesting range of subjects which bear on the operations of the Church Commissioners and other parts of the national Church of England.

You will be joining us at an exciting time for the organisation and the role will offer you the opportunity for genuine career growth and development in a supportive environment, including interaction with some of the most senior stakeholders in the organisation. You will be able to take a leading and meaningful role in existing and new projects.

You will also be a member of the Legal Office's advisory team, undertaking as appropriate a wider range of duties as a legal adviser within the National Church Institutions.

This role will include:

• Working with senior counsel and other stakeholders in relation to drafting and reviewing contracts, and supporting effective legal compliance and due diligence.
• Providing timely, legally sound and pragmatic subject matter expertise into national projects including contractual risk reviews, and drafting and amending terms, and negotiating terms with counterparties (both standard and bespoke).
• Supporting the development and roll out of training and knowledge management in connection with contracts and other areas of professional practice.
• Provision of advice to the Church Commissioners, the Archbishops' Council, the Church of England Pensions Board, their boards, committees and staff on legal and procedural issues arising out of their work. Some of these activities are legislative or regulatory in nature.

Key role requirements

• This role requires hybrid working with some regular weekly travel to London.

About You

The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to recruiting disabled people. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have/be:

• Qualified barrister or solicitor (England & Wales)
• Strong experience in your chosen area (contracts, commercial, or advisory)
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice on complex issues

Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.

What we offer

Your Salary

• A salary of circa £73,000 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

Your Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.

• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.

• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 

• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.

Applications via Pathways, our Career Platform, close on 16 February 2026

Yada is a small charity working to prevent and remove the stigma around the sexual exploitation of women and girls. Based in West Sussex our services include specialist 1-1 tailored support to self-identifying women involved in the sex industry, as well as partnership working to deliver preventative workshops to women who may be at risk of sexual exploitation.

Our training offer to professionals who support women who are being sexually exploited has also grown over the last few years. In 2025 over 200 professionals received our training. We are at an exciting time in the development of the charity as we look to expand our services, including reviewing our established training offer and exploring new options. 

The role

The Training and Resourcing Lead will have a key role to play in shaping and strengthening Yada, building on our previous success, and ensuring the charity’s sustainability as a respected specialist in the area of sexual exploitation locally and nationally. The role will have responsibility for leading on the review, design, development and delivery of our training offer to external partners and professionals, including networking and proactive local partnership building, to ensure all professionals who support women who are vulnerable to sexual exploitation receive training support. The role will also have responsibility to research, design and deliver a package of short internal training sessions for the development and upskilling of our outreach staff to ensure they remain trauma informed and current as specialists in supporting women in the sex industry. There is an expectation that the post holder will become Yada’s specialist in the sexual exploitation of women who are at risk, and be able to share this knowledge.

About you

We are seeking a self-motivated and organised female who has experience at collabarative working and relationship building, with previous experience in presenting or training.  She should have the ability to take on a specialist area and share this with others in a professional manner in person or online, promoting positive learning. Ideally this person would have previous experience or knowledge of working with vulnerable people, demonstrate an understanding to responses to trauma and PTSD, or show a commitment and passion for marginalised communities and be willing to learn. Knowledge of violence against women and girls would be an advantage.​

Digital Content Coordinator
£31,531 per annum plus excellent benefits
Hybrid working – minimum two days per week in our Holborn, London office
Permanent, 35 hours per week, full-time

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a detail-oriented and creative Digital Content Coordinator to join our Communications and Marketing team.

As Digital Content Coordinator, you will create and publish high-quality content across multiple digital channels, including the website, blogs, social media, email campaigns, podcasts and video. You will maintain and enhance website content using Drupal CMS, supporting improvements to user journeys and ensuring consistency in tone of voice and brand messaging.

You will also support the delivery and optimisation of paid digital advertising campaigns, including Google Ads across search, display and performance activity. From basic keyword research and ad copy development to monitoring performance and contributing to A/B testing, you will help drive engagement and conversions across key audiences, including members and those accessing our professional development courses.

Using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, social media insights and Dotdigital, you will track and analyse campaign and content performance, providing clear insights and recommendations to improve results. Alongside this, you will coordinate digital content requests, manage the communications planner, organise digital assets and ensure content libraries remain up to date and accessible.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong digital skills, a keen eye for detail and a passion for producing engaging content that makes a difference.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating, editing and publishing engaging digital content across website, blogs, social media, email, podcasts and video
• Maintaining and updating website and microsite content in Drupal CMS, improving accessibility, quality and user journeys
• Coordinating digital content requests, managing the communications planner and scheduling content using social media and marketing automation tools
• Monitoring digital channels and supporting audience engagement
• Supporting the planning, delivery and optimisation of Google Ads campaigns, including keyword research, ad copy and A/B testing
• Applying SEO best practice to digital content and landing pages
• Tracking and reporting on digital performance metrics including click-through rates, cost per click, conversions and engagement
• Organising and maintaining digital assets and content libraries

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience using content management systems, email marketing platforms and Google Ads
• Experience supporting others with online systems and software applications
• Experience with desktop publishing software (ideally Adobe InDesign)
• Experience creating or editing video content
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail

The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. 

Closing date: 2 March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

I am working with a prominent UK Housing Association that invests heavily into its homes and relationships, both internally and with external stakeholders. They provide communities with homes they can be proud of and take great pride in their customer service. They are looking to appoint a Year End Financial Accountant to join their supportive and dynamic team environment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in coordinating the audit process and supporting the organisation through a busy year-end period.

The role requires a highly organised individual, ideally with a housing background, who is technically strong and comfortable working to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Support the project management of the year-end and external audit process, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and targets are met

• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, coordinating audit requests, responding to queries, and chasing and validating required information

• Support the preparation and review of year-end accounts, including financial analysis, ad-hoc reporting, and the production and quality review of financial statements

• Build strong working relationships across the business, proactively managing stakeholders to obtain information, provide progress updates, and ensure technical and reporting requirements are met

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant, ideally with experience managing an audit or from a practice background

• Housing Association experience

• Strong Excel skills and confidence using a range of financial systems

• Highly organised, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

If you are an experienced Financial Accountant from a Housing Association background and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply as this role is urgent.

The Role

The Law Society is seeking an effective Governance Team Leader to oversee governance support for the member advisory committees that play a vital role in shaping the Society's policy agenda, membership offer and delivery of its strategic goals.

Reporting to the Head of Governance, this newly created role sits at the centre of our governance and policy environment.

You will lead a team of governance officers, ensuring the smooth delivery of committee business, strengthening collaboration between committees and embedding consistent, high-quality governance practices.

Please refer to the job description for full details.

What we're looking for

You will bring experience managing governance teams in a policy-focused environment, alongside strong project management expertise across organisational change, performance improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Your exceptional organisational skills will enable you to support both long-term and day-to-day planning, managing multiple complex workstreams, frequent committee meetings and cross-team coordination.

With a background in line management, you will demonstrate high levels of diplomacy and flexibility, as well as a proven ability to manage, develop and motivate people to deliver high-quality outcomes.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an organisation which has recently achieved gold accreditation from Investors in People in recognition of its work over the last few years focusing on being an employer of choice for people who want to make a difference.

You will join an organisation with a reputation for excellence, commitment to EDI, development and wellbeing, and a culture of clarity, trust, and respect.

We offer hybrid working (2 days per week in our London office), a generous , a positive working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

The Law Society has partnered exclusively with Mackie Myers to recruit this role.

To apply, please visit:

London

£59,079 per annum including London Weighting

12 month fixed-term contract

Full-Time, 35 hours per week (happy to talk flexible working)
 

Help working people understand and use their rights

Our client is recruiting an Employment Rights Act Engagement Officer to play a key role in promoting one of the most important advances in workplace rights in a generation. This role will help ensure that union reps, officers and working people across the country understand what the new Employment Rights Act means for them – and how it can improve their working lives, safety and security at work.

You will be part of a committed and experienced team working to turn new legal rights into real-world improvements in workplaces. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys communication, organisation and engagement, and wants to make a tangible difference for working people.

About you

They are looking for someone who is organised, confident and motivated by social justice. You will have:

• Experience in communications, engagement, campaigns or project support.
• The ability to write clearly and produce briefings, newsletters and guidance.
• Experience organising events or webinars and managing participant communications.
• Confidence working with data, surveys or databases.
• An understanding of, or strong interest in, employment rights and the trade union movement.
• A commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-racism.

Why join them?

You’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation that exists to improve working people’s lives. They offer:

• Opportunities for learning and development
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace
• The chance to be involved in work that has a real and lasting impact

The closing date for completed applications for this post is midday on Thursday 19 February.

Interviews will take place on the week commencing Monday 2 March 2026.

Our client values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from within and outside of the trade union movement.

Our client welcomes applications from any candidate but are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade in the organisation.

Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships

Location: Remotely, UK

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional work required outside standard hours to support events

Salary: Up to £37,565.95 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. Will you join us and make a better life for cats?

Responsibilities of our Philanthropy and Partnerships Senior Events Officer:

This role is responsible for designing and delivering a varied programme of impactful high value engagement events for the Philanthropy and Partnerships team ranging from large-scale special events to bespoke private gatherings that inspire, engage, and encourage greater levels of support and long-term relationships with Cats Protection.

The post holder will lead on all aspects of event management, from strategy development, concept and planning through to delivery and post-event evaluation, ensuring all events are executed to the highest standard

About the Philanthropy & Partnership’s team:

• Philanthropy and Partnerships are a dedicated and motivated team who all believe strongly in our mission and values. We have ambitious growth plans with a large focus on growing and diversifying our pipeline
• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation Directorate and are a currently a team of 19

What we’re looking for in our Philanthropy and Partnerships Senior Events Officer:

• Extensive experience of high value fundraising event creation, management and associated evaluation
• Experience of developing and delivering a range of event formats, including large-scale and bespoke events.
• Project Management experience, ideally within a fundraising or charity context, managing high profile events
• Experience of tracking and monitoring spend within a budget
• Experience of planning ahead e.g. planning an events programme

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 8th February 2026

Virtual interview date: 17th & 18th February 2026

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

• Anonymised application form
• Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
• Final stage interview (dependent on first stage interviews)

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a prominent national charity on a fantastic Corporate Partnerships – New Business Lead position. This is a pivotal leadership role within the high value fundraising team — one that blends strategy, innovation, and purpose.

About the Role

As the Corporate Partnerships - New Business Lead, you will:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team of three to deliver transformational corporate partnerships.
• Be the new business specalist in the corporate team and across the wider high value team.
• Develop and deliver a bold new business strategy to grow income.
• Identify, negotiate, and secure six- and seven-figure partnerships.
• Build a robust, strategically aligned pipeline of corporate prospects.
• Work collaboratively with Partnership Management, Philanthropy, Trusts, and Institutional teams to drive team culture and seamless partner experience.
• Contribute to organisational projects and innovations that attract new corporate funding and deliver measurable impact.

About You

You’re a confident leader with a track record of winning high-value corporate partnerships and driving growth through creativity and collaboration. You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in securing six figure complex corporate partnerships.
• Strong leadership and line management skills, with a passion for developing others.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Experience in setting and managing income and expenditure budgets.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and financial reporting skills.

What’s on Offer

· Location: London (Hybrid)

· Salary: circa £55,000

· Contract: Permanent, 4 or 5 days/week

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Community and Corporate Fundraising Manager

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with an amazing Childrens Charity on a fantastic Community and Corporate Fundraising Manager role. This opportunity offers an engaging chance to lead impactful fundraising initiatives, strengthening community ties and supporting the organisation’s vital mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to achieve fundraising targets through community and corporate partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing supporters and cultivate new opportunities to enhance engagement.
• Manage and support fundraising events and campaigns, ensuring they meet objectives and resonate with diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling propositions that align with organisational goals.
• Monitor and report on campaign performance, providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Represent the organisation at community and corporate events, fostering positive public relations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising regulations and standards.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in building and managing corporate and community fundraising programmes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for supporting charitable causes and community involvement.
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proactive approach with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

What’s on Offer
Salary: C.£40,000
Work pattern: Hybrid 

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

This role offers a meaningful chance to contribute to a charity making a real difference, helping to foster community bonds and corporate support. If you are motivated by making a positive impact through innovative fundraising, this opportunity could be your next step.

Temporary Supporter Care Officer

Rate: £14.40 per hour
Contract: Temporary - 1st to 31st March
Location: Bristol (hybrid - approx. 2 days per week in the Bristol hub, remainder home-based)

We're working with a well-established national charity to recruit a Temporary Supporter Care Officer to support their Fundraising and Supporter Engagement team during a busy period.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong customer service or supporter care experience who enjoys being the first point of contact and delivering a warm, efficient experience to supporters.

The role

Reporting to the Supporter Care Manager, you'll provide excellent supporter care alongside administrative and customer service support across the Fundraising and Supporter Engagement function.

Key responsibilities

• Acting as first point of contact for supporter enquiries via phone, email and social media

• Delivering high-quality customer service and stewardship in all interactions

• Liaising with colleagues across the organisation to ensure enquiries receive accurate and informative responses

• Updating the fundraising CRM (Donorflex) with accurate supporter details, donations, Gift Aid and communication preferences

• Ensuring donations are processed and banked promptly, maintaining accurate records for reconciliation with Finance

• Thanking donors for their support, including phone conversations that enhance supporter engagement and experience

• Managing legacy notifications and in-memory gifts, including ongoing stewardship where appropriate

• Providing customer service for e-commerce activity, including order queries and phone orders

• Handling complaints in line with organisational procedures

• Supporting Individual Giving, E-Commerce, Philanthropy and Partnerships teams with projects as required

• Ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and data protection legislation

About you

You'll bring experience from a customer service or supporter care environment and enjoy working collaboratively across teams.

Essential experience:

• Handling enquiries via phone, email and digital channels

• Complaint handling and resolution

• Building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders

Knowledge:

• Understanding of GDPR and fundraising regulations (or the ability to pick this up quickly)

• An interest in the mission and values of the charity sector

Skills: